COAS Bajwa inaugurates National University of Technology
- By Web Desk -
- Apr 24, 2019
RAWALPINDI: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), inaugurated the National University of Technology (NUTECH) on Wednesday, Inter Service Public Relations (ISPR) reported.
The Rector, Lieutenant General Khalid Asghar (Retired) briefed the COAS about academic activities and strategic education plan of the university, as per the press release issued by ISPR.
General Bajwa lauded the role and handwork of NUTECH management in successful launch of the university in short span of two years and advised to maintain high standards of education at the university
He also appreciated the concept of NUTECH being “University for Industry”.
The military’s media wing, ISPR, further said, as NUTECH envisions to create leaders of character for industry and skilled workforce for economic development of Pakistan, COAS appreciated effective creation of university-industry linkages. He assured full support to NUTECH in building its future main campus on the outskirts of Rawalpindi/ Islamabad which will accommodate 30,000-50,000 students.
ISPR said the COAS also appreciated Frontier Works Organization (FWO) for support in establishing initial campus for NUTECH within Construction Technology Training Institute (CTTI) premises.